Coral Syrup

Composition Tobramycin (3%)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 200 ml Syrup
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Aminoglycosides
Action Class Aminoglycosides
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Alpic Biotech Ltd
Manufacturer address 80, Neelkanth Estate, Sarkhej Bawla Highway, Ahmedabad., Gujarat, India.

Coral Syrup may also be used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. Use it regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

This medicine may lead to dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and skin rash as side effects. Rarely, some patients may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or if your condition does not improve.

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coral Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Coral Syrup is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

If you miss a dose of Coral Syrup, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Can I stop taking Coral Syrup when I feel better?

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Coral Syrup may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Q. Is Coral Syrup effective?

Coral Syrup is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Coral Syrup too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. What if I don’t get better after using Coral Syrup?

Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop using Coral Syrup when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Coral Syrup without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Q. Does Coral Syrup have a steroid in it?

No, Coral Syrup alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Coral Syrup may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.

Q. What bacteria does Coral Syrup kill?

Coral Syrup is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Coral Syrup must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Coral Syrup includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.

Q. How long should you use Coral Syrup?

The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. How should Coral Syrup be used?

You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Coral Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Eye itching

Eye redness

Burning sensation

Eye irritation

Alcohol:SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Coral Syrup does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Coral Syrup is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Coral Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Coral Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Coral Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coral Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Coral Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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